1:1 Teaching Assistant (SEND) Fixed term until 31 August 2026 in the first instance (funding dependant)

Previous applicants need not apply

We are looking for an inspirational 1:1 teaching assistant to start as soon as possible. The candidate will work closely with pupils with Educational Health and Care Plans (EHPCs), either 1:1 or in small groups.

The successful candidate will be a creative and highly skilled in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs. They will be the advocate and champion for the children they work with and have high aspirations for their progress and future. They will need to build excellent working relationships with pupils to ensure the children’s academic, personal, social and emotional learning needs are being met. They will be quick thinking and able to make learning fun. They will be able to create an inclusive and stimulating environment to inspire learning and be a role model for our children and families. We are looking for a caring and warm individual that values every child, yet understands the rigour and challenge required in the modern classroom.  

Information about our commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Further details about the role

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment following Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Visas cannot be sponsored.